Post Utme Afe Babalola University 2025 Government Question 7

Practice objective / multiple choice question 7 from the 2025 Post Utme Afe Babalola University Government examination.

Post Utme Afe Babalola University 2025 Government Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 7 POST_UTME_AFE_BABALOLA_UNIVERSITY • 2025 • GOVERNMENT • objective

The concept of checks and balances is a fundamental principle of the separation of powers in a constitutional democracy. Discuss how the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government in Nigeria exercise checks and balances on each other.

Answer Options

A. The legislative branch exercises checks and balances on the executive branch by passing laws that limit the president's power.
B. The executive branch exercises checks and balances on the legislative branch by vetoing laws passed by the National Assembly.
Correct Answer C. The judicial branch exercises checks and balances on the legislative and executive branches by declaring laws and actions of the government unconstitutional.
D. The legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government in Nigeria do not exercise checks and balances on each other.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
The judicial branch exercises checks and balances on the legislative and executive branches by declaring laws and actions of the government unconstitutional.

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